Winner
Updated January 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Nabu Casa sites.
2026 verdict
For 2026, Aeotec Smart Home Hub is the stronger overall choice. It wins the broader comparison through price, connectivity, and protocols, while its broader overall balance helps confirm the result. Home Assistant Green can still be the right pick, but only if rating and integrations outweighs the wider strengths of Aeotec Smart Home Hub. That is why the final call still favors Aeotec Smart Home Hub.
| Feature | Aeotec Smart Home Hub | Home Assistant Green | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $179.00 | Aeotec Smart Home Hub |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 | Home Assistant Green |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz Wifi, Ethernet | Ethernet | Aeotec Smart Home Hub |
| Protocols | Z-Wave, Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | Aeotec Smart Home Hub |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Home Assistant Green |
Winner
$149.99
- + Price: $149.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, Ethernet
- + Protocols: Z-Wave, Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
$179.00
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- - Price: $179.00 vs $149.99
- - Connectivity: Ethernet vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, Ethernet
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Which is better overall: Aeotec Smart Home Hub or Home Assistant Green?
- Aeotec Smart Home Hub has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, connectivity, and protocols.
- What is the biggest difference between Aeotec Smart Home Hub and Home Assistant Green?
- Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Smart Home Hub lists $149.99, while Home Assistant Green lists $179.00.
- Which one looks better on price?
- Aeotec Smart Home Hub is listed at $149.99, while Home Assistant Green is listed at $179.00. Aeotec Smart Home Hub (better spec).
- Who should buy Aeotec Smart Home Hub?
- Choose Aeotec Smart Home Hub if your priority is price and connectivity and that matters more than rating.
- Who should buy Home Assistant Green?
- Choose Home Assistant Green if your priority is rating and integrations and that matters more than price.
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